British Naturism Podcasts
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British Naturism Podcasts aim to entertain and educate about all aspects of what it is like to live by a naturist life philosophy, in the words spoken by those that do so every day of their lives. 🎧
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Dr Victoria Bateman, a Cambridge economist and author, is known for using her naked body for protest. In this episode she talks about the cult of female modesty and how unashamed nudity is a logical step for feminism. Ep. 33 is out Sat. 1st Aug: 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @vnbateman.bsky.social
Michelle Perry always covered up from fear of body judgement, but there came an "enough is enough" point during the menopause, and through a sequence of events and the Everybody Festival, she could not now be happier. Episode 32 is out today, 4th July. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus
Hula hoop artist, mindset coach, and canal boater Amy has only just discovered naturism, but has immediately felt at home. Joyfulness and kindness are at the heart of everything she does. Women in Focus ep. 31 is out Sat 6nd June. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus
After losing her mum, Steph Durbin searched for purpose — and found naturism. Within five minutes of her first club visit, she had an "F*** It" moment. Three years on, she's on BN's board. Women in Focus ep. 30 is out Sat 2nd May. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus
Growing up in "purity culture" @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social was taught that her body was sinful and her problem. It was nudism that helped her deconstruct all of that. Women in Focus ep. 29 is out on Sat 4th April. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus
Maja Penko is a tour guide from Ljubljana and a former president of the Slovenian Naturist Federation. She explores growing up without body shame and fighting for nipple equality. Women in Focus ep. 28 is out on Sat 7th March. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus
In ep. 27 of Women In Focus, Helen concludes her conversation with Prof. Pollen talking about the pivotal role women have played since the start of modern nudism and how it was seen as the perfect continuation of the womens' rights and feminism movements. Out this Sat. podfollow.com/womeninfocus
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Episode 26: Part one of a two parter with Professor Annebella Pollen. She has spent more than a decade researching the early years of organised gymnosophy, nudism and naturism in Britain. Out Saturday 3rd January. 🎧 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @britnaturism.bsky.social #podcast #womeninnaturism
Episode 25: Helen marks Women in Focus’s two-year anniversary with returning guests, real stories, and laughter. Celebrate the voices, wisdom, and warmth that have shaped the #podcast - a milestone of confidence, allyship, and community. 🔊 podcast.bn.org.uk/womeninfocus/ @britnaturism.bsky.social
Never be ashamed to let your scars be seen, they are part of your story. Episode 24 of Women in Focus with Erin Gilgur, Digital Marketing Director at Lake Como Family Nudist Resort in Florida. Out 1st November. 🎧 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @britnaturism.bsky.social #podcast #womeninnaturism
Linda Weber became the President of the AANR in 2024. And with 70% of the membership behind her, meaningful change is starting to happen. Episode 23 of 'Women in Focus' is out 4th October. 🎧 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @aanr-social.bsky.social @britnaturism.bsky.social #podcast #womeninnaturism
Lizzie Berriman is Helen's step-daughter. Growing up around body positivity has shaped her attitudes and she knows what it means to be your true authentic self. Episode 22 of 'Women in Focus' is out 6th September. 🎧 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @britnaturism.bsky.social #podcast #womeninnaturism
Voting is now open at the British Podcast Awards for the Listeners' Choice 2025. You can vote for Women in Focus here (just type 'Women in Focus' in the box). Don't forget to respond to the email confirmation they send you to make the vote count! ➡️ www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Breast cancer survivor Louise Butcher fought to have a double mastectomy without reconstruction. She has since become known as the Topless Runner. Episode 20 of Women in Focus podcast is out tomorrow, 5th July. 🎧 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @britnaturism.bsky.social #podcast #womeninnaturism
Naturists do not outright reject clothing. We simply see it for what it is - a tool for warmth. Karen Golec from northern Canada likes to travel and explore the world, and has learnt a thing or two on her travels. She talks to @helen.berrimansbareall.uk in Ep. 19 of Women in Focus, out 6th June.
"I'm happy for you but I couldn't do that. No-one wants to see this fat body!" In ep.18, Andee Rodgers, WINR chair for AANR, discusses with @helen.berrimansbareall.uk the misconceptions around nudism and the role of women in the naturist movement. Women in Focus podcast #18 is out on Sat 3th May.
In honour of #InternationalWomensDay. The 'Women in Focus' podcast perfectly embodies this year's campaign of #IAccelerateAction as something of rally cry, bringing the voices of genuine naturist women into the wider world. If you've not heard it yet, find it at podfollow.com/womeninfocus #IWD2025